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1937 v8 distributor
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mzahorik |
06-12-2018 @ 11:06 AM
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I recently picked up three loose V8 distributors. I'm thinking I'd like a spare for my 1937 Ford. My car has a 68 distributor on it. The spares I picked up are a 68 and two 11A's. The 11A's do not look different. I can not find any reference to them, what are they for? Mike
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ken ct. |
06-12-2018 @ 11:26 AM
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Rebuild 1 of the 11-A's they have a slightly better advance curve. Then you would need a 37-41 coil to fit it OR you can transfer all the 11-A parts from it to your 68 dist. They will all fit in a 68 housing. I have anything you may need,ei: usa points,bushings,rotors ,gaskets,vacume pistons etc. ken ct. Retired dist rebuilder for 25 yrs. Many parts for them. 1-203-260-9780 cell.
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06-12-2018 @ 11:27 AM
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Rebuild 1 of the 11-A's they have a slightly better advance curve. Then you would need a 37-41 coil to fit it OR you can transfer all the 11-A parts from it to your 68 dist. They will all fit in a 68 housing. I have anything you may need,ei: usa points,bushings,rotors ,gaskets,vacume pistons etc. ken ct. Retired dist rebuilder for 25 yrs. Many parts for them. 1-203-260-9780 cell.
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mzahorik |
06-12-2018 @ 11:45 AM
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Thanks for the reply. I have a 1937 coil that I can use. The distributor I have on the car seems to have a point cam that is worn. I believe this because I have trouble getting a wide point gap. Do you know what the size of the this cam is. I measure about 0.871" peak to peak. Mike
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ken ct. |
06-12-2018 @ 1:00 PM
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Never had to measure the cam. The cam is part of the 11-A shaft so you neededent worry about that The 11-A cam would go along with the 11-A shaft. and various other parts. Could also be a placement and shape of the adjusting holes in cheap made points. Call me I can explain better on phone. ken ct
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mzahorik |
06-13-2018 @ 11:51 AM
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Well, I think I have a problem. My engine is not original. I think it is a 59A block with the old 1937 accessories on it. I have a 68 distributor, but someone prior to me has brazed a 1/2" tab onto the rib that fits into the slot on the front of the camshaft. Without this tab, the distributor will not turn. I measured the distance from the front cover to camshaft face to be 7/8" and 1 1/8" to the bottom of the camshaft slot. Is there supposed to be an adapter or some kind of spacer between the distributor and the cam? Do I have the wrong front cover? Has the camshaft moved toward the back of the engine? Could this be the result of attempting to re use old parts with a newer block? Mike
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MG |
06-13-2018 @ 11:58 AM
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Post a picture of what you have....
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mzahorik |
06-13-2018 @ 12:30 PM
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Here is the distributor that came with the car and has the 1/2" tab brazed on.
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mzahorik |
06-13-2018 @ 12:31 PM
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Here is a comparison of my Distributor and another one that I recently picked up.
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mzahorik |
06-13-2018 @ 12:32 PM
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Here I tried to photograph the front cover hole to see the camshaft face.
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